by Roving Reporter Jenny-‘RipTorn’-Pierson Some say watching the flotilla of balloons over the waters of Lake Burley Griffin is spiritual, the reflections dancing happily across sunrise ripples and the serenity and beauty a delight to behold. Not so graceful or serene was the sight of the flatulent Mako rabble rousing themselves from their stupor of […]
IT’S A TOP 10 AT LUNAR NEW YEAR
Sydney turned on some fine weather for 2024’s Lunar New Year Dragon Boat Festival, at Darling Harbour., but that is not this story. Mako represented with the largest numbers ever at their 3rd Lunar Festival, but that is not this story. The results were incredible and unexpected with Mako pulling a staggering Top Ten status […]
Gandalf Spotted at Beiloon
As the sun rose over Scotland Island, and the palpable excitement filled the air, Mako Paddle Club clambered out of their cars after a 4am start, bleary-eyed, yawning and very much looking forward to their first Beiloon experience. Beiloon Wasn’t a Lot of Things What Beiloon Was The most extraordinary display of #Makomojo ever seen […]
Mako Coach Chicki Wins 2024 Australia Day Award
The Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre fell into a hush of anticipation as Shoalhaven Mayor Amanda Findley opened the envelope, ” and the winner of the Sports Person of the Year is……..Kristin Chick.” Yep, you heard it, our incredible coach was on her way to the stage at the Australia Day Awards. “Chicki’s Australia Day award is […]
Courtney Left the Iron On and other adventures
As the mercury climbed, the nerves were palpable, as Mako prepared to race their first ever 500m regatta for the season. For some their first ever. Were we fit enough? Was our technique going to hold up over the distance? What on earth should we expect? These questions were well and truly answered by the […]
Regatta 2: Van Gogh Spotted at Lake Burley Griffin
This tale is an uncomplicated tale. A simple story of a crew of 20 intrepid Mako who travelled to Canberra and got noticed. While Mako sharks have a heart around 6g, this particular species of Mako displayed heart much MUCH bigger. Here’s the rap from Roving Reporter Jack ‘The Spewer” Stratton. “Some say November 11 […]
Regatta 1: Thank F$%#$#@K For the Caseys
This story has a few threads: Lucky 13, Chicki does “An Al”, Janine Earns a new Scout Badge, Podium Trifectas and #makomojo. 13 Rookies Reign Supreme They say 13 is an unlucky number. Not for Mako. 13 is the number to celebrate, the number about which tales are told around campfires. Mako kicked off their […]
Mako Launches a New and Simple Philosophy For Everything Dragon Boat: “Have a Go!”
Mako officially launched their new season this week, and along with new adventures, the club is also embarking on embedding a new ‘Have a Go!’ mindset to carry the team forward while also starting the journeys of the next generation of Jervis Bay dragon boat paddlers. Coach Chicki enthusiastically declared ‘Have a Go’ as the […]
Mako 2024 Committee Welcomed Rhawk-Arrgh, rrrooaarrgghh!
The Mako family gathered at our cherished Club Jervis Bay headquarters to bid farewell to our season 2023 committee and roll in a few fresh faces (albeit with a lot of hard intergalactic miles on the clock)for the 2024 season. The Presidential Run-Down Hello Mako! As you are aware, we held our 23/24 AGM today. […]
